PR7 1DY is a well-regarded residential area on Farrington Street, 0.9km from Chorley Moor in Chorley. Administratively it sits within Chorley North West ward and the Chorley constituency.
For serious buyers, PR7 1DY is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are high (182 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £107k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for PR7 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00126560 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FARRINGTON STREET, PR7 1DY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FARRINGTON STREET, PR7 1DY.
269
47
£ 40,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: PR7 1DY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
PR7 1DY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £107k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £107k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for PR7 1DY. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 107,000
1 sales · Mean £ 107,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near PR7 1DY are high at 182 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Chorley Astley Park School
Chorley, the Parish of St Laurence Church of England Primary School
St Michael's Church of England High School
Parklands High School
Duke Street Primary School
Duke Street Nursery School
Highfield Nursery School
Highfield Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
53 nearby- Slimming World Franchise0.9 km
- Roras Desserts0.8 km
- Stump Lane Stores0.7 km
- Vinny's Convenience Store (Premier Express)0.7 km
- Wonderlust Services Ltd1.0 km
- + 48 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Mellors Catering At St Michael's C Of E High School0.7 km
- Tuck Inn0.9 km
- Bay Leaf0.4 km
- Cafe Ambio0.9 km
- Golden Plaice0.2 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- J-SEAS0.9 km
- Lee's Takeaway1.0 km
- McKrisps0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Giannis Takeaway0.9 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Inglewood Boutique B\&B0.3 km
- Duke Of York0.9 km
- Panache Lounge0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Chorley Bowling Club0.5 km
- Lamplighter0.4 km
- The Imperial0.4 km
- The White Bull0.5 km
- Malt N Hops0.6 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Marks And Spencer Simply Foods0.4 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Booths0.3 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chorley0.6 km
- Buckshaw Parkway2.8 km
- Euxton Balshaw Lane3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Park Gates0.1 km
- Woodville Road0.1 km
- Woodville Road0.1 km
- Peter Street0.1 km
- Peter Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: PR71DY · Data under Open Government Licence